Bohanon played college football at Wake Forest as a fullback from 2009 to 2012. In the 2009 season, he appeared in nine games and had 16 carries for 51 rushing yards to go along with eight receptions for 66 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown. In the 2010 season, he appeared in 11 games and had 17 carries for 77 rushing yards to go along with 10 receptions for 76 receiving yards. In the 2011 season, he finished with 15 carries for 31 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns to go along with nine receptions for 56 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown. In his final collegiate season in 2012, he had 23 receptions for 208 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns. He finished his collegiate career with a total of 51 receptions, 405 receiving yards, seven receiving touchdowns, 160 rushing yards, and three career rushing touchdowns.
On May 10, 2013, the New York Jets signed Bohanon to four-year, $2.22 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $62,248. Throughout training camp, Bohanon competed against Lex Hilliard for the job as the starting fullback that was left vacant following the departure of John Conner. Head coachRex Ryan named Bohanon the starting fullback to begin the regular season. The Jets finished the season with an 8–8 record despite not making the playoffs. Bohanon finished with 17 carries for 62 yards as well as 11 receptions for 69 yards. He also returned one kickoff for 15 yards. Bohanon gave the Jets a reliable receiver out of the backfield and a good short yardage back.
2014 season
In Week 4 against the Detroit Lions, Bohanon suffered a broken collar bone, which required surgery, and was placed in injured reserve for the remainder of the 2014 year. In four games, Bohanon rushed for three yards and recorded 30 receiving yards.
2015 season
Bohanon was the starting fullback for the Jets in 2015. He finished with four receptions for 56 receiving yards. He was the lead blocker to help Chris Ivory become the AFC's leading rusher with 1,070 rushing yards.
2016 season
On September 3, 2016, Bohanon was released by the Jets as part of final roster cuts.
Jacksonville Jaguars
On April 17, 2017, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed Bohanon to a two-year, $1.48 million contract, reuniting him with former Jets' teammate Chris Ivory.
2017 season
On September 10, in the 29–7 season opening victory over the Houston Texans, Bohanon recorded his first career touchdown on a one-yard pass from quarterback Blake Bortles. On December 17, in the 45–7 victory over the Houston Texans, Bohanon recorded two rushing touchdowns, taking the ball in each time from the one-yard line. He finished the 2017 season with six receptions for 43 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown to go along with five carries for five rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. The Jaguars won the AFC South and made the playoffs. After a 10–3 victory over the Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card Round, he had a 14-yard receiving touchdown in the 45–42 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. In the AFC Championship, he had a 20-yard reception in the 24–20 loss.
On August 12, 2019, Bohanon was signed by the Green Bay Packers. On August 30, 2019, Bohanon was waived by the Packers. In October 2019, the newly-formed XFL held their opening season draft. Bohanon was selected by the New York Guardians in the draft's open phase.
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Personal life
Bohanon is the son of Thomas and Audrey Bohanon. He majored in communications at Wake Forest. Bohanon is married to his high school sweetheart Katie. Bohanon was given the Pop Warner Humanitarian Award at the 58th Annual All-American Scholars Banquet in June 2018. It recognizes players efforts on and off the field and is given to individuals who set a positive example for today's youth by accomplishing both outstanding athletic achievements and philanthropic initiatives. Tommy and his wife also developed the Tommy Bohanon Foundation to support at-risk youth in their Southwest Florida community through their organization's programs and scholarship opportunities.
